Divorce in India : Can wife get US bank details from US Bank

[manya11027]

Hi,

Got married in Feb 2005. My wife is going to file for divorce after lodging false criminal complaint against my family.
She knows that I have one account in a XXX US bank with some money there. But she does NOT know my account number in that US bank. In criminal case/divorce case, can family court or Police in India ask US bank to reveal my a/c details?
Is it mandatory for US bank to reveal US bank a/c details upon request/order from Indian court/police?

Help much appreciated.

Thanks,

[poragoru]

No, it's not mandatory, because most of the banks operate under US state jurisdiction (the state where account was opened) and it is not required for them to comply with other other judicial body. However, if there is treaty available (I am not aware) between US and India, Indian court can "transport" the verdict to US state court. In that case, bank has to reveal information. But's that procedure won't be easy.
Needless to mention that if there is any active warrant against you from Indian court, you can face trouble everytime you visit India.